The Palestinian Authority Chairman, Mahmoud Abbas, has announced that the PA will reassess its relationship with the United States following the US’s decision to block a resolution in the UN Security Council that would have granted Palestine full membership. Despite receiving support from 12 out of 15 countries, the resolution was blocked by the US, causing tension between the two parties.
The Palestinian Authority only currently holds observer status in the UN, and Abbas expressed his disappointment with this decision in an interview with Wafa. He highlighted how this move has further strained their already complex relationship. The Palestinian leadership is now considering its options and evaluating how to proceed in light of this setback.
The decision by the US to block the resolution on Palestinian membership in the UN has significant implications for the region and could potentially hinder future diplomatic efforts. Abbas’s criticism reflects the frustration and anger felt by the Palestinian Authority towards the United States in this ongoing conflict.